- Audio CD (22 Aug 2011)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Bella Union
- ASIN: B005DTCMDQ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 118,608 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Format:Audio CD
Swedish Duo I Break Horses (Maria Linden and Fredrik Balck) have
turned in a good set with 'Hearts', a nine track collection of
distinctive synth-pop which, an increasingly cluttered genre
notwithstanding, has enough of its own to say to deserve our attention.
There is a jumbled intensity in their vision. Mist-shrouded landscapes;
dense subterranean beats; half-heard ghostly vocals. Ms Linden's voice
is often buried so deep in the mix that the words are obscured but this
adds a satisfying sense of mystery and adventure to the proceedings.
The quasi-psychedelic noodlings of 'Wired' is a particularly good example.
Elsewhere, 'I Kill Love, Baby' demonstrates a greater capacity for restraint.
Initially barely breathing, the piece has an affecting hymn-like quality but
builds, layer-upon-layer, until Ms Linden's vocal entry gives the arrangement
clearer focus and definition. Although little more than a two-chord trick the
results are surprisingly uplifting. 'Pulse' and 'Cancer', too,continues the
journey into dream-epic territory with their near-orchestral textures.
(The latter is arguably the album's finest moment. A very beautiful moment).
Final track, 'No Way Outro' , turns its face towards the sun bringing the
project to a rousing close with a curious but powerful folsky optimism.
As another summer reaches its last burning embers 'Hearts' will find a
place in the frosts and fogs of another year's end. Autumnal music indeed.
Recommended.
turned in a good set with 'Hearts', a nine track collection of
distinctive synth-pop which, an increasingly cluttered genre
notwithstanding, has enough of its own to say to deserve our attention.
There is a jumbled intensity in their vision. Mist-shrouded landscapes;
dense subterranean beats; half-heard ghostly vocals. Ms Linden's voice
is often buried so deep in the mix that the words are obscured but this
adds a satisfying sense of mystery and adventure to the proceedings.
The quasi-psychedelic noodlings of 'Wired' is a particularly good example.
Elsewhere, 'I Kill Love, Baby' demonstrates a greater capacity for restraint.
Initially barely breathing, the piece has an affecting hymn-like quality but
builds, layer-upon-layer, until Ms Linden's vocal entry gives the arrangement
clearer focus and definition. Although little more than a two-chord trick the
results are surprisingly uplifting. 'Pulse' and 'Cancer', too,continues the
journey into dream-epic territory with their near-orchestral textures.
(The latter is arguably the album's finest moment. A very beautiful moment).
Final track, 'No Way Outro' , turns its face towards the sun bringing the
project to a rousing close with a curious but powerful folsky optimism.
As another summer reaches its last burning embers 'Hearts' will find a
place in the frosts and fogs of another year's end. Autumnal music indeed.
Recommended.
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Wonderful post-punk style band combining the atmospheric sounds of My Bloody Valentine and the ethereal vocals of the Cocteau Twins.
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I can't really disagree with the other review here. Reminded me a bit of Mazzy Star crossed with Maps, which is no bad thing. Great production and arrangements. Recommended for all fans of the synthesiser and distortion.
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